Episodios

  • 70. Tips for Traveling with Post Concussion Symptoms: An Interview with Ashley & Becky Barnett
    Jul 5 2024

    Traveling can be a challenge when someone is dealing with post concussion symptoms. In this interview, Ashley and Becky Barnett share their experience going on a high school choir trip that Ashley took to New York City with her mom, Becky, as a chaperone/sherpa. They share many excellent tips and recommendations based on their experience, from how to manage overstimulation in an airport to what can make attending a Broadway show possible. We hope this conversation helps you enjoy the travel experiences on your bucket list, even after a head injury.

    Ashley & Becky mention many types of hearing protection. Here are links to them:

    *Ashley's favorite noise cancelling headphones on Amazon:

    Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones with Mic for Phone-Call and Alexa Voice Control, Black WH1000XM4
    https://a.co/d/04rYDeZH

    *Loop hearing protection

    https://us.loopearplugs.com/

    *Hearing protection Ashley used for choir:

    Flare Calmer – Ear Plugs Alternative – Reduce Annoying Noises Without Blocking Sound – Soft Reusable Silicone - Translucent
    https://a.co/d/0byeeBm9

    https://www.flareaudio.com/en-us/collections/calmer

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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    1 h y 8 m
  • 69. Life Beyond Labels: A Softball Player's Concussion Journey; An Interview with Kelsey O'Connor
    Jun 26 2024

    Kelsey O'Connor is a motivational speaker, former D1 student-athlete, and social work graduate from North Carolina State University. Kelsey experienced multiple concussions during her softball playing days, with one that abruptly ended her athletic career. In this interview, Kelsey shares her experience of concussion, recovery, forgiveness, and faith.

    Kelsey graduated and delivered a commencement speech that went viral on TikTok and Facebook. You can listen to her graduation speech here: https://www.kelseyoconnor.net/videos/v/beyondperformance

    If you would like to connect with Kelsey, you can find her at the handle @kelsoconnor6 on Instagram and TikTok or at her website, www.kelseyoconnor.net

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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  • 68. Grief and Concussions: An Interview with Krista St-Germain & Becky Barnett
    Jun 13 2024

    Grief is a topic that can be hard to discuss and hard to understand. It is so personal, and yet almost everyone will experience some degree of grief in their lifetime. Those suffering from concussions and post concussion symptoms are no exception. The loss they experience can be profound. This discussion addresses how grief can present itself, what strategies can be helpful in processing it, how loved ones can support someone in grief, and what post-traumatic growth is.

    My guests are experts in grief, through study and personal experience. Krista St-Germain is a master certified life coach whose experience losing her husband set her on a path that has led to her creating a program that helps widowed moms love their life again. Becky Barnett is a widowed mom (who is in Krista's program and loves it and recommends it highly) who has 3 daughters who have concussions and has experience with grief in the loss of her husband and in the experience of her daughters' concussions.

    If you would like to hear more from Krista or work with her in her Mom Goes On program, you can find her at www.coachingwithkrista.com. She also has a podcast called "The Widowed Mom Podcast" https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/category/podcast/

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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    1 h y 17 m
  • 67. Trauma-Informed Concussion Care & A Healing Journey: An Interview with Puja Suri, MC, CCC
    May 31 2024

    Puja Suri is a Canadian Certified Counselor and Mind Body Coach, with a Master's in Counseling Psychology. She experienced a concussion and persistent concussion symptoms, which impacted her significantly for years. In this interview she offers excellent insights and wisdom and shares some of the things that have helped her in her recovery journey, including many online resources that are listed below. She also shares some important information about trauma-informed care and strategies to help with health-care decision-making. Enjoy this conversation!

    If you would like to hear more from Puja, you can find her on Instagram at the following handles: @_spoken_therapy @hopeandharmonycounselling @_sevagirl_ She also has a website: www.hopeandharmonycounselling.com and has written a children's book: Mamta's Lovely Mustache, which is about inclusion and self-love (www.pujatheauthor.ca).

    Here are the resources that Puja shared that have been so helpful for her in her recovery: The Concussion Community on IG @theconcussioncommunity; The Concussion Companion on IG @theconcussioncompanion; Concussed Fully Dizzy on IG @concussedfullydizzy; Dr. Madison Oak, PT on IG @thevertigodoctor; and Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD on IG @dremilykostelnik; and Dr. Molly Parker, PT on IG @mollyparkerpt; and Love Your Brain on IG @loveyourbrain

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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  • 66. Who Is The Concussion Coach Anyway? An Interview with Bethany Lewis, OTR/L
    May 25 2024

    This episode is for anyone who may be curious as to who I am and what led me into doing concussion coaching. My friend Thea James (who shared her story on episode 52: https://youtu.be/If1EpvJpoE8) played the Uno Reverse card and took the role of interviewer while I was interviewee in this episode. I share what brought me into doing Occupational Therapy, how I was led into life coaching, and a bit about my family and how I try to balance work and family life. Thea shares some of her experience with concussion that will also be very beneficial for people struggling with post concussion symptoms.

    Here is info that I mention in this conversation: Jody Moore and her Better Than Happy podcast (https://jodymoore.com/podcast/), Brooke Castillo and The Life Coach School (https://thelifecoachschool.com/podcast/)

    Interviews with Leah Davidson: Episode 23 (https://youtu.be/q0vD9V2tBmU) and Episode 56 (https://youtu.be/Z3ofdKBM6_w)

    Interview with Nate Pope: Episode 61 (https://youtu.be/oCN4BVdyAPk)

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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  • 65. Overcoming Extreme Challenges Through Faith: An Interview with Holly Porter
    May 12 2024

    As anyone suffering with post concussion symptoms knows, life can throw unexpected curveballs. My guest today has not experienced concussion specifically, but does have some very real experience with those curveballs of life. Holly Porter has been through her fair share of challenges which she shares with audiences around the world. She has encountered illnesses, severe injuries, losing her home to a fire, and recently the heartbreak of losing her youngest son. Through it all, she never gives up and continues to have faith. She loves to help others find hope and strength to "keep on trekking" through whatever life is throwing your way. She feels that even in the toughest challenges, peace, strength, and hope are just a prayer away.

    Holly can be found at http://www.hollyportersride.com/

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

    Here is the content of the facebook post she references at the end:

    Last night I lost 1 of my 6 eternal best freinds. My baby brother treysen porter suffered an accident and reunited with our father in heaven Treysen was the greatest example of jesus christ to me. He always put people first. He always made sure everyone was okay and did everything in his power to make people happy. If someone was sad he would cheer then up. Right before my mission my mom Holly Long Porter asked me to take him on an "adventure". And if I'm being honest I did not really want to, I just wanted to relax. I am so grateful I humbly took him to get pizza, and we went out to antelope Island in my native, northern Utah. We had so much fun listening to music and talking, then we got out and watched the stars. On the way back we took pictures of my truck and he was so happy. I will never forget his simple bit beautiful smile. I am so grateful for this experience, and for the brother treysen porter was to me. This will forever be my last experience with my baby brother in this stage of God's plan. But luckily with the knowledge of God's perfect plan for us l, I know with a surity I will see my brother treysen again someday. The last 2 pictures are me holding his football number in front of the Mesa AZ temple. And I had so much peace knowing that we will be together again someday. And that families can truly be together forever. You guys please, please give your family a hug tonight. Tell them you love them. Life is to short to hold grudges. Life is to short to be taken for granted. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Please tell everyone you around them that you love them you never know when it will be the last! Let us all "serve as trey would" and continue to treat people as he did. I love you all so much. And treysen thank you for being the best example to me, I look up to you forever. GOD BE WITH YOU UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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  • 64. Concussions in Children: Tips From a Pediatric OT; An Interview with Emilie Klingman, OTR/L, MOT
    May 3 2024

    Concussions are confusing and challenging for the individuals experiencing them, as well as for their loved ones, and this can be especially true when it's a child that has suffered a concussion. In this interview, pediatric OT Emilie Klingman shares what things parents should look for to determine if their child has had a concussion, as well as many tips for helping children manage concussion symptoms and ideas for school accommodations. Emilie's passion for and skill in helping children deal with concussion symptoms shines through in this interview. Enjoy!

    Emilie mentions the following in this interview:

    Return to Learning Protocol: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24163302/

    Irlen colored filters: https://irlen.com/colored-filters/

    Suicide Prevention Line: 988

    If you want to connect with Emilie, you can find her on Instagram @theconcussionot or @summitconcussiontherapy or at her website: www.summitconcussion.com

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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  • 63. Concussion Box: Addressing the Isolation of Concussions; An Interview with Eliana Bloomfield
    Apr 24 2024

    Dealing with a concussion can be such a lonely and isolating experience. There are so many factors that play into that isolation -- fear of rejection, social anxiety, delayed processing speed, word-finding challenges, depression, overstimulation, etc. Eliana Bloomfield experienced a concussion and its associated isolation, and she decided to do something about it for others who may be experiencing similar challenges. She started a non-profit organization with the aim of fighting concussion-related isolation by creating and giving out physical boxes with comforting and useful items to concussion victims, and creating a digital library of stories from concussion victims, care-givers, and medical professionals to help people know they are not alone in their experience. In this interview, Eliana shares her personal story of concussion recovery as well as how Concussion Box is making a difference for people around the world.

    To learn more about Concussion Box, check out the website, concussionbox.org or find them on Instagram: @concussionbox or Facebook: Concussion Box. You can also find them on LinkedIn or email them at info@concussionbox.org. Eliana also mentioned the Bearable app as being helpful for people who want to track their symptoms and see progress along the way: https://bearable.app

    If you would like to sign up for a free concussion coaching consultation with me to learn how you can understand & manage your symptoms, speed up your recovery, and get your life back following a concussion, go to my website, www.theconcussioncoach.com, or click on this link: https://theconcussioncoach.com/contact

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    49 m